Joshua's First Soccer Practice

So we have been waiting, and the time is finally here! Joshua began with his first soccer season! Well, technically it is a mini season. Just a six week Spring fling thing! Perfect way for him to test it out and see if it is something he will like! We bought him cleats and a soccer ball last week and he has been talking non-stop about it! ( Sorry Apolo Ohno, you will return as his topic soon, I have no doubt!) For now, it has been so exciting. Today was his first practice and he LOVED it! He ran hard and listened well to his coach. Here are a couple of pics to give a taste of his time.

The first meeting with some instructions.

Running for practice.

Love the hair blowing in the wind!

Learning to move the ball.

Focusing on that ball!

Coach Damon teaching some game rules.

Love how into it they all are!! He had told them when they huddle up, they sit on their balls and listen. So cute!

A Little Art from the Heart

So Joshua has not really been very interested in drawing or coloring. He has, up until now, been mostly interested in being creative in lots of other ways! But this past week, he drew this picture of our cat Starbucks and I just think it is delightful and so I thought I would share! I love these early drawings that kids do! I so remember how fun it was when I taught Kindergarten! Now my own baby is doing these things and it is even more enjoyable!!

Apolo 256 Skates in Texarkana, AR

Joshua's new passion is Olympic Games, especially the speed skating. He has taken on a new persona, Apolo 256! Here he is skating in the kitchen!! Such fun!

It is Snowing today!!

Reading, For Real!!

Razorback Picture Time Again

Every year, we take pictures of Joshua in this XL Razorback sweatshirt to watch him grow.

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"I got a itch Mama!"




"These sleeves are so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so long!!!!"



Another year has passed, how can it be!!

More Oma Time

More time with Oma!! What a joy. Tomorrow is the last day!! But she says she will come again!! YAY!!

SuperWhy running with cape.

Joshua kept running and looking back, trying to see his cape flutter behind him. Finally we decided I would video him running and then he could watch himself. He LOVES the movie starring himself!!

Birthday party is finished and it was fabulous!! Here are some highlights.

Coloring pictures for the poster.


Birthday breakfast with the family.


Cool outfit from Uncle Robbie, Aunt Regina, Michaela and Jacob.


New rainboots from Oma. Firefighter boots!!


Aunt Shelly and Maddie


Opening gifts. Erin is close by to assist. Logan standing by watching eagerly.


The boys eagerly check out the cars.


The thrill of the hunt inside the tissue paper.


This police car lights up and blares a delightful siren!!


Cool twisty candles!


Just missed the blowing out the candle picture. Cute face!


Our lovely assistant, Erin.


The party gang!


Out in the yard on the gorgeous autumn day.


Great fun on the swing.


Making bubbles with Kaley.


The cool poster.